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1Q84 is a novel by Japanese author Haruki Murakami, originally published in Japan in three volumes between 2009 and 2010. Its title combines the year 1984 with the Japanese reading of the letter Q and alludes to George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. The story follows Aomame and Tengo as they encounter an altered version of Tokyo marked by two moons, a mysterious religious group, and increasingly intertwined realities.

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What is 1Q84 about?

Haruki Murakami’s novel follows Aomame and Tengo in a reality that gradually diverges from the world they know. Its themes include memory, fate, parallel realities, and the shadow of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Why is the novel called 1Q84?

The title combines the year 1984 with the Japanese reading of the letter Q. It also alludes directly to George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four.

When was 1Q84 published in Japan?

The novel was originally published in Japan in three volumes between 2009 and 2010. The story follows Aomame and Tengo through an altered version of 1984.

Who are the main characters in 1Q84?

Aomame and Tengo are the central characters. Their separate lives become connected as they encounter a strange reality that differs from ordinary 1984.

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